Why is it called the Jubilee Course?

It was named after Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

Is the Jubilee harder than the New Course?

Many regard the Jubilee as the most testing course on the St Andrews Links because of its narrow fairways, rough and gorse.

Can visitors book the Jubilee Course?

Yes, tee times are booked through St Andrews Links.

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Jubilee Course, St Andrews Links

The Jubilee Course is a par-72 public links running along West Sands at St Andrews, named after Queen Victoria's 1897 Diamond Jubilee. Once intended for beginners, it is now regarded as one of the most testing courses on the St Andrews Links, and visitors can book through St Andrews Links.

The course and its character

The Jubilee began life in 1897 as a 12-hole course and was extended to 18 holes in 1905. Originally aimed at beginners and ladies, it was later upgraded into a championship test and is now considered by many the toughest course on the Links. It occupies a narrow strip of duneland beside West Sands, with tight fairways, thick rough, gorse and a run of strong par 4s. The 11th and 12th are back-to-back par 5s, and the 8th tee looks out over the Eden Estuary. The course is used for the St Andrews Links Trophy.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Tee times are booked through St Andrews Links online, by phone or by email to the reservations team. Play starts from the St Andrews Links Clubhouse, shared with the Old and New courses, where you will find a shop, lockers, showers and the Tom Morris Bar & Grill. Caddie services and equipment hire are available. Green fees change through the year, so check the official site.

Getting there and nearby

The clubhouse is on West Sands Road on the northern edge of St Andrews, within walking distance of the town centre. The beach at West Sands runs right alongside the course, and the Old Course, the R&A clubhouse and the British Golf Museum are a few minutes' walk away.